The Best Coffee, Cocktails & Craft Beer in Charlottetown

From morning ’til night, no one does sips quite like our city’s independent cafés, restaurants, bars, and breweries.

Read on for our go-to hangouts…

Where To Find The Best Coffee:

1) RECEIVER COFFEE CO. | 178 WATER ST, 128 RICHMOND ST, 15 MILKY WAY
Best place(s) for a cozy lunch date (indoors or out!)

2) THE SHED COFFEE | 99 POWNAL ST & 97 QUEEN ST
Best place to try a Vietnamese specialty coffee

3) CALEDONIA HOUSE | 100 BELVEDERE AVE (INSIDE THE CHARLOTTETOWN FARMERS MARKET)
Best place to shop & mingle with the locals while you sip

4) THE 5TH WAVE ESPRESSO & TEA BAR | 181 QUEEN ST
Best place for ethical & sustainable beans

5) BAR1911 | 113 LONGWORTH AVE
Best place to plug-in or unplug just outside the downtown core

6) ALAMBÉ | 119 KENT ST
Best place to try a traditional Vietnamese whipped egg coffee

7) THE GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO | 82 GREAT GEORGE ST
Best place to soak up some sunshine and inspiration

8) OH HEY CAFE | 6 PRINCE ST (INSIDE FOUNDERS)
Best place to try a new flavour in your latte

9) LEONHARD’S CAFÉ & RESTAURANT | 142 GREAT GEORGE ST
Best place to grab a frothy cappuccino and a sweet treat

Where To Find The Best Cocktails:

1) SLAYMAKER & NICHOLS GASTRO HOUSE | 82 FITZROY ST
Best place for a classy and stylish feel

2) REDDINS SPEAKEASY | VICTORIA ROW
Best place to feel like you’ve stepped back to the roaring 20’s

3) SALT & SOL | 2 POWNAL ST
Best (seasonal) place to soak up some sun while you sip

4) 1858 CAESAR BAR | 165 PRINCE ST
Best place for the savoury lovers to enjoy a Caesar flight

5) TEKILA MEXICAN CUISINE | 165 PRINCE ST
Best place to sip on a margarita or michelada

6) CORK & CAST | 146 RICHMOND ST
Best place to pair your drink with a seafood dish

7) BRICKHOUSE KITCHEN & BAR AND MARC’S LOUNGE | 125 SYDNEY ST
Best place to lose track of time

8) ABBIOCCO RISTORANTE | 150 KENT ST
Best place for an espresso martini

9) CLADDAGH OYSTER HOUSE | 131 SYDNEY ST
Best place to find the classics

Where To Find The Best Local Craft Brews:

1) THE GAHAN HOUSE | 126 SYDNEY ST
Best place to grab an appy & flight of beer

2) PEI BREWING COMPANY | 96 KENSINGTON RD
Best place to tour where the magic happens

3) RED ISLAND CIDER | 101 LONGWORTH AVE
Best place for a refreshing, handcrafted cider in a cozy taproom

3) LONE OAK BREWING | 156 GREAT GEORGE ST, 15 MILKY WY, & 167 KINLOCK RD
Best place to enjoy live music over a pint

4) HOPYARD BEER BAR |  151 KENT ST
Best place to try Maritime-wide beer and enjoy vinyl records

5) PRETZEL, PINT, & PICKLE | 6 PRINCE ST (INSIDE FOUNDERS)
Best place to enjoy happy hour deals

Now that you’ve got the lowdown on where to get your daily sips, you’ll want to map out a plan to hit ’em all up during your visit!

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